Category: Death Notice(s)

Friday

“Come to me,

all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28~

 

Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary

1. Days are filled with sorrow and care,
Hearts are lonely and drear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

CHORUS:
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary;
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near.

2. Cast your care on Jesus today,
Leave your worry and fear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

3. Troubled soul, the Savior can feel
Every heartache and tear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

http://www.lyricsmania.com/burdens_are_lifted_at_calvary_lyrics_acappella.html

Pray for Alcyon Hayden and her family.  Her sister, Karen, is having triple by-pass surgery today.  Pray for Alcyon and other family members as they wait.

Pray for those in rehab and nursing homes.

Thank God Frances Strickland had the opportunity to move into an assisted living home and make adjustments before she lost her sister who so faithfully cared for her for many years.  Say for special prayers for her as she faces the future.

Pray for the Blackwell and Turner families as they lay loved ones to rest tomorrow.

Today’s Bible Study at 10:00 in the fellowship hall – Pricilla

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 29-33

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “In Disguise” – http://odb.org/                                                                                                                (Many days my thoughts are backed up with the devotional for that day that I find after I share my thoughts.  It’s happened again!  It’s God’s hand at work!)

  • Oh, how great is Your goodness,                                                                                                       which You have laid up for those who fear You.                                                                                                                                                ~Psalm 31:19~                                                                          “We live by faith,                                                                                                                                      not by sight.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Corinthians 5:7 ~

Pray for our all people who need to know of God’s love and provisions for eternity.

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Margie Causey was scheduled to come home today.  She will have 24 hour a day care at home.  Mr. John is glad they had this option.   Pray for them as they make this major adjustment.

 

David’s sister, Bonnie, called to tell about a refrigerator salesman she met today.  He shared that his wife, Shirley, was just diagnosed with wide-spread cancer.  She is 62 and lives on the Mississippi Gulf coast.  Please say a prayer for Shirley and her family as they face this medical crisis.  He said they would appreciate our prayers.

 
 
Mt. Nebo Special Music
Buddy Liles who sang with the Florida Boys Quartet from from late 1980 through the 1990’s as well as been a part of the Gaither Homecoming videos will be wiIl be leading in Southern GOSPEl Worship Service on Sunday Night February 8, 2015 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 64671 Hwy 1954 Roseland, La. Services will begin at 6:30 P.M. A love offering will be taken, and a finger food social will followFor more information the Church/ Bro. Randell Comardell Pastor- can be reached at 985-748-8272.
Mrs. Maxine Strickland Turnerhttp://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=maxine-strickland-turner&pid=174063566&fhid=16309

 

Thursday

“(God our Savior) desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

~1 Timothy 2:4, NKJV~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his mom)

Koltyn’s procedure went well today. He ended up having to have 4 teeth extracted (tooth fairy better have lots of cash tonight) once the dentist was able to get a better look after he was sedated. A side effect to the storming caused him to clench his jaws and grind his teeth causing a good many of his lower teeth to shift and loosen up as well as chipping and breaking a lot of bone structure. He did very well during the procedure and is back on meds and will soon be resuming his normal feeding schedule. He has shown some good improvements within the past few days of therapy and will continue in the days to come.
Some of you may already know that our tentative discharge date is scheduled for Friday, February 13th and this past week has been extremely rough for us. Reality has officially set in that this is our new life & thank God he’s still with us but it isn’t going to be an easy one! I have cried every day this week and I know there will be many more days and weeks like this in the future but knowing that one day I will see our lil Koltyn Bradley’s sweet body restored brand new is the absolute greatest blessing of all!

Freida Jones

Pray for Freida Jones, formerly of Kentwood, who will be having a heart cauterization today.  Pray for the skill of those involved in the procedure and for peace for her as she submits to the medical staff.  Also, pray for her  family as they wait during the procedure.

Mansell Stenson

Pray for Mansell as he sees a surgeon Tuesday about a procedure.

Mr. Cush Shaw

Pray for the brother of Mrs. Katherine Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw.  He’s in a room again.  He had a good day yesterday following the day before that was not so good.  Pray for his family as they continue to stand by to help in so many ways.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn saw her cardiologist yesterday and got a good report.  Let’s thank God for the special lady who is looking forward to turning 90 in May.

Martha Griffith

Martha is improving.  She made a trip back to Hammond for a check-up yesterday.  Keep her in your prayers as she continues to improve.

Mrs. Hazel Smith

“Miss” Hazel continues to be able to stay by herself.  Her girls come to her house “as needed” at her request.  She is enjoying company and reading.

Mrs. Hellen Morris 

“Miss” Hellen is in rehab in McComb.  She appreciates those who visit, call, or write to her.

Mrs. Susie Wales

This amazing lady had a “bad” day one day last week, but answered the phone the next day and was able to talk to Chris in French!  He is as amazed as all the rest of us. She also enjoys visits and calls.

Rene Deck Terrell

Mr. Luther said she is having back and neck issues again.  Keep her in your prayers.

Barbara Bennett Gaines

I’ve known Barbara all her life and taught her at school and in church.  She had an area on her lung that required surgery.  The results show she will need treatment. Join with me in praying for this sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who has a strong faith.

Two Funerals

FBC, Kentwood will have two funerals for members Saturday.  Pray for both families and for the church as we minister to both families.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the BIble in 2015

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Habits of a Healthy Mind” – http://odb.org/
  • Trust in the Lord,                                                                                                                                              and do good.                                                                                                                                                         ~Psalm 37:3~                                                                                                                                               “Present yourself to God as                                                                                                                     …a workman.”                                                                                                                                                                       ~2 Timothy 2:15~
  • “To the Work”
    • http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm
    • “To the work! To the work! We are servants of God;
      Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
      With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
      Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

      Toiling on, toiling on,                                                                                                                 Toiling on, toiling on,                                                                                                                        Let us hope and trust,                                                                                                              Let us watch and pray,                                                                                                                And labor till the Master comes.”

    • Be sure to read the introduction on the link.
    • Focusing on doing God’s work here on earth will take away the time for self-pity, discouragement, and disappointment.

This is a day that God has created and given to us.  We need to get “To the Work” He has for us today.  I love those of you who read and get “To the Work” of praying, serving, and doing for others in so many ways.  You are such an encouragement to me and many others.  Thank-you!

Anna Lee

Obituaries

Alan Ray “Razor” Blackwell

Alan Ray "Razor" Blackwell

Funeral Services for Alan Ray “Razor” Blackwell

are 11:00 am Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at First Baptist Church

in Kentwood LA. Visitation is also Saturday at 10:00 am until time of service.

Mr. Blackwell, 65, of Kentwood LA passed away

Feb. 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 2, 1950

to John Alan Blackwell and Mary Alice Simpson Blackwell.

He worked in Construction as a Crane operator and a member

of First Baptist Church in Kentwood. Mr. Blackwell was a

volunteer fire fighter and a National Certified Crane Operator,

he was also involved in Boy Scouts and FFA.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Alice Blackwell;

grandparents J.D. Blackwell, Sr. and Martha Blackwell; and

uncle J.D. “Punkin” Blackwell, Jr.

Mr. Blackwell is survived by his wife Beverly Goings Blackwell;

father, John Alan Balckwell; sons, Craig Alan Blackwell & wife

Jennifer, Russell Alan Blackwell, John Clark Blackwell, Sr. and

wife Yvonne; sisters Martha Rose Blackwell, Carolyn Elaine Boyd;

7 grandchildren, Brooke Blackwell, Reagon McNabb, Raini Blackwell,

Morgan Blackwell, Dylan Blackwell, John Clark Blackwell, Jr. “Junior”

and Easton Blackwell.

Mrs. Maxine Turner

Wake – Friday night at McKneely’s in Kentwood

Visitation – 2:00 Saturday at FBC, Kentwood

Celebration of Life – 3:00 at FBC, Kentwood

More information when it is posted

 

Please be in prayer for these two families.

Wednesday Addition

Mrs. Maxine Turner passed away this morning.  Please be in prayer for the family.  Arrangements will be available tomorrow afternoon.

Arrangements for Ray Blackwell are not available yet.  Beverly says she’s doing well and Ray is healed and with his mother.

If you commumicate via Facebook and are not already on “Ladies of Two Rivers Baptist Association” and would like to be, please send me a Facebook message.

Tuesday

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

~Ecclesiastes 7:9 NIV~

 

Martha Griffith is at home and recovering following yesterday’s dental procedure.  Keep her in your prayers in the coming days.

Mrs. Hazel Smith continues to have a fantastic attitude.  Her girls are in-and-out helping to take care of her needs.

Mr. Cush Shaw, brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Shaw, is back in ICU, but still doing amazingly well for someone who is almost 92 and just a week past major surgery.

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be having some heart stents put in the first of next week.  Keep her, and her family, in your prayers.

Mike Moore of West Monroe will be going for a checkup on his eye where he had cancer.  Pray for safe travels and a good report.

Ray Blackwell passed away about midnight.  Please pray for the family.  Thanks to all who have prayed and will continue to pray for the Blackwells.

Susie Williams Reeves 

Born: September 21, 1921
Died: February 02, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940004

William Ricky Kilcrease

Born: June 29, 1953
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940028

Ray Hulsey Roberts

Born: May 21, 1916
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2939917

Nora Jane Moore (Mother of Mike Moore of Amite)
Born: August 31, 1944
Died: January 31, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2947805

Baptist Press

bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Women of the Bible – Priscilla
    • Acts 18: 1-3, 18. 26
    • Romans 16:3-4
    • I Corinthians 16:10
    • 2 Timothy 4:10
  • Each week stands on its own, so it is never too late to join the group.

Operation Christmas Child

  1. Check the table in the hallway for February bags listing supplies for the shoeboxes we will pack later this year.
  2. Choose as many bags from the “Individuals” or “Classes” boxes as you wish.
  3. Make those purchases at stores like Dollar General and Dollar Tree.
  4. Return the filled bags or the paper bags attached to your store bag  containing the purchases to the containers next to the “shoebox” table.
  5. Thanks for all the January purchases.
  6. Let’s think of all the little ones who will be blessed and maybe receive Jesus in their hearts after receiving a shoebox.

This is a good day to “Show a Little Kindness”, “The Love of God”.

Anna Lee

Sunday

What, then, shall we say in response to this?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31 NIV

 

Koltyn Gafford (written by his dad)

Koltyn did well in therapy the last couple of days. He has met some of his goals for therapy while we have been here. They are continuing to change medications to help with his tone and dystonia.

Bobby Lee Anthony

Born: November 21, 1951
Died: January 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2938750&fh_id=10545

10,440,333

That’s the number of shoeboxes that were filled in 2014 and given to children around the world.  I’m so thankful that many children were blessed to receive a box this round.  Let’s make it more next time!

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Blended Together” –http://odb.org/
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                         created in Christ Jesus for good works.                                                                                             ~Ephesians 2:10~                                               “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly.                             As each part does its own special work,                                                it helps the other parts grow,                                                                      so that the whole body is healthy                                                           and growing                                                                                                   and full of love”                                                                                                                                               ~Ephesians 4:16 NIV~
  • “They’ll Know We are Christians” – http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/578

Ladies, don’t forget to bring your frozen food donations to my classroom before Sunday School today.  We need food for two packed in quart-size freezer bags for one family and fresh, frozen, or home canned food for two that has not been commercially processed for the other family. I will be giving it to our family(families) this afternoon.  Thanks for your help with this meaningful project.

Thanks for all you do to show your love.

Anna Lee

Friday

The LORD is my strength and my song;

he has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise him,

my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

~Exodus 15:2 NIV~

 

 

Pray for Martha Griffith as she prepares for a major dental procedure Monday and a three week recovery.

Continue to pray for Mr. Cush Shaw as he continues to recover from Monday’s surgery.

Continue to pray for the Ray Blackwell family.  He is resting comfortable surrounded by family.

Continue to pray for all the homebound people in our area.  Stop by and visit a few.  They will be blessed.  You will be blessed more.

Judy Ann Jones Lofton –http://www.tangilena.com/obituaries/obituary-judy-ann-jones-lofton

Rev. Joe Mckever’s wife passed away yesterday.  He is from the New Orleans area and widely known for his cartoons and charactitures.  As a matter of fact, there was a hugh charactirue of Rev. John Gilbert by his casket less than two weeks ago.  Pray for the McKever family.

Sunday is “frozen food Sunday” at Kentwood.  Bring your items packed in quart sized freezer bags and your fresh, home canned, and home frozen food, especially fruits and vegetables, to my Sunday School classroom.  The food will be distributed Sunday.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 23-28

 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+23-28&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Sledding and Praying” – http://odb.org/
  • Now it came to pass in those days                                                                      that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray,                                            and continued all night in prayer to God.                                                                                                                                       ~Luke 6:12~
  • “Neat to the Heart of God” –http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Near_to_the_Heart_of_God/

Disaster Relief Training is available at Woodland Park Baptist Church this weekend.  Call there or your local church for more information.

Have a great day and a great weekend.  Find some time to “Do Something” that makes a difference.

Anna Lee